[center][h1][url=https://dicecloud.com/character/t7LmRFxjhnhTLufnP/Ada-Mavros][color=f26522]Ada [img]https://i.imgur.com/mTnqgBv.png[/img] Mavros[/color][/url][/h1][/center][hr]
So much fascination with the deck of cards, but so little interest in the crystal ball. Ada listened quietly as the various combatants introduced themselves and voiced their concerns about the cards. [color=f26522]"If we are to be this concerned about such an artifact, perhaps I should keep it myself,"[/color] the former duchess suggested. [color=f26522]"But what use is a magical item that we never try to understand?"[/color] 

Ellenara's comment drew her attention next. [color=f26522]"You all might be surprised to learn that I have heard much about each of you, or at least of your deeds. My people have seen most of you coming, and have learned all they can about you. Some of you are easier to learn about than others, such as Marcus of the Hammers. And some of you have kept your deeds hidden from public eye, which is no less intriguing."[/color] She looked closely at the deck, then back to James.

[color=f26522]"I can definitely sense magic in this deck of cards, and powerful magic at that. More so than one would expect from even a [i]Deck of Illusions[/i]. I am only quoting what our sages have determined about the Deck. The House Mavros has held it for a few generations, and none have attempted to wield it out of fear. I believe that fear does naught but paralyze us from action."[/color] With that said, she stepped forward to James. [color=f26522]"If you doubt its power, or wish to test it for yourself, feel free to draw a card. Once you have done so, we can proceed to the library, or perhaps to our keep's smiths."[/color] The last phrase was said with a nod towards the Warforged.